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# Historic Residence Accommodations
This Airbnb Contest Features Warren Buffett's Childhood Home

By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-03-19 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warren-buffetts-childhood-home
References: [cbc](http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/warren-buffett-s-childhood-home-available-on-airbnb-1.2998778) & [airbnb](https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/5630903?locale=en)

Ahead of the annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting weekend in Omaha, Warren Buffett's Childhood Home has appeared as a listing on [Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-house). Exclusive to Berkshire shareholders, the latest [Airbnb contest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-original-experience) offers the chance to stay in the champion investor's childhood home located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska.

The [unique accommodation experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club) is a promotion from Berkshire Hathaway and Airbnb to celebrate the firm's 50th anniversary.

The Buffet family lived at the downtown residence from 1936 until 1966 and features a basement converted by the current owner into a Mexican folk art gallery.

Berkshire shareholders hoping to win the weekend stay at Warren Buffett's Childhood Home can enter on the listing's Airbnb page by answering a short selection of questions regarding their hopes for the weekend and general travel interests.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 49% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Heritage Accommodations:** The trend towards heritage accommodations offers the opportunity for property owners to monetize their historical assets through unique lodging experiences.
- **Shareholder Perks:** More businesses can attract customer loyalty and interest by offering unique, limited perks for its shareholders.
- **Collaborations for Milestones:** Collaborations between companies can offer exceptional, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for customers to celebrate milestones together.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can offer unique accommodation experiences through historic landmarks and properties.
- **Investment:** The investment industry can use unique incentives, such as exclusive perks and experiences, to attract and retain clientele.
- **Tourism:** The tourism industry can capitalize on unique cultural experiences, such as heritage accommodations, to increase interest and drive revenue.

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